Keeping Up With All the Events Happening in Downtown Atlanta

When staying in Atlanta, whether for business or pleasure, there is almost no end to the attractions and events taking place all across the city. No matter what you are interested in, odds are you can find your fill of fun and entertainment in downtown Atlanta

Home to the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park, downtown is the place to be when you are visiting Atlanta. Here are just some of the big events to look forward to throughout 2016.

About the Georgia World Congress Center

The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) features three spaces for major events and exhibitions. The GWCC is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, with many fine hotels nearby. The center opened to the public in 1976 and is one of the top five convention spaces in the United States, with several million square feet of exhibition space available to conventions, meetings and special events.

The GWCC space (3.9 million square feet) is the premier exhibit space, along with the nearby 71,000 seat plus Georgia Dome, and the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park. The Georgia Dome is home to the Georgia State University Panthers of the Sun Belt Conference and the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. Centennial Olympic Park, built to host the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, currently serves as an additional outdoor event space for the entire city to enjoy.

The 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show

Home to some of the biggest names in the auto industry, it’s no surprise that the Atlanta auto show draws in thousands of motor enthusiasts from all across the country. This year’s event will showcase over 400 new domestic and imported cars, light trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles as well as several models still in preproduction stages! From March 9 to the 13, auto enthusiasts can take part in a ton of activities, events and attractions during the annual showcase.

Revolution Talent Competition

Once again, the Georgia World Congress Center will be home to one of the fastest growing talent competitions in the country when the Revolution Talent Competition stops into town from April 1 – 3. Each year, hundreds of dance groups come together to compete and see who deserves the chance to consider themselves among the most talented in the country.

Shaky Knees Music Festival

If you have a music lover in your family, take a trip down to Atlanta this May to catch the Shaky Knees Festival. From May 13-15, Centennial Olympic Park will hosts hundreds of music fans and over 50 musical acts from across the globe. This year’s festival features headliners Jane’s Addiction, My Morning Jacket, Florence & The Machine as well as several other up-and-coming artists.

MomoCon 2016

MomoCon is one of the fastest growing conventions in the country, and it’s easy to see why. Last year, over 22,000 people crossed through the turnstiles of Atlanta’s annual anime, gaming and animation convention, and 2016 promises to attract even more attendees. Meet some of your favorite celebrity voice talents, designers, writers and so much more by booking your hotel near the Georgia World Congress Center.

The National Poetry Slam Finals

This August, The National Poetry Slam Finals will bring together the top poetry talent from all across the country inside the Georgia World Congress Center for a week of poetry, revelry and competition. Whether you want to compete yourself or just take in some of the top poetry talents around, book your Atlanta accommodations for the first week of August!

Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game

Celebrate the opening of the 2016 college football season and watch the Georgia Bulldogs take on their old rival North Carolina Tar Heels for the first time in over 40 years on Saturday, September 3! The matchup promises to be one of the highlights of the college football season, giving both teams a chance to show their stuff on the national stage as the battle it out for The Old Leather Helmet Trophy. While in town, don’t forget to stop by the College Football Hall of Fame for the ultimate fan experience.

Occupying such a prime location in downtown Atlanta, it’s easy to see why the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia World Congress Center Campus are bustling with activity. Regardless of what event brings you to town, don’t miss a second of the action by staying a short walk away at the Ellis Hotel. As downtown Atlanta’s only boutique hotel, we pride ourselves on providing something for our guests that goes unmatched by other area hotels. Our hospitality, friendly staff and easy access to all of downtown Atlanta’s best attractions and businesses simply cannot be beat. Better yet, our beyond cookie-cutter offerings and amenities can impress even the most stubborn of guests. Discover for yourself how we can surprise you, book your downtown Atlanta accommodations with the Ellis Hotel today!